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Sanjive Vaidya Receives AIA NYS Educator Award

Sanjive Vaidya (Architecture) was honored with the 2025 AIA New York State Educator Award at the AIA New York State Honor Awards Ceremony in Albany on January 29, 2026. The Educator Award was established in 2005 to recognize architectural educators who have made significant contributions to advancing the profession in New York State. Professor Vaidya was honored for his transformative leadership in public architectural education, innovative programming, and steadfast commitment to expanding access for students from diverse and underserved backgrounds. Read about it here.